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Mon, 13 Oct 1997
19 workers of a toy firm suffer from food poisoning
19 workers of a toy firm suffer from food poisoning JAKARTA (JP): At least 19 of 100 workers of PT Mattel, a large-scale toy company, who have reportedly been suffering from food poisoning since Thursday, were still being treated at Bakti Husada Hospital in Bekasi as of Saturday.
Mon, 13 Oct 1997
RI may become Asia's largest gold producer
RI may become Asia's largest gold producer JAKARTA (JP): Director General of Mining of the Ministry of Mines and Energy Adjat Sudradjat said yesterday that Indonesia has the potential to become Asia's largest gold producer.
Mon, 13 Oct 1997
BCA services
BCA services I read with interest the letters from Mr. Taufiq and Mr. Smith regarding their experiences with their BCA dollar account. I await BCA's explanation as I too have had frustrating experiences with my BCA dollar account at the Menara Imperium branch office.
Mon, 13 Oct 1997
RI sails away with canoeing, kayaking golds
RI sails away with canoeing, kayaking golds JAKARTA (JP): Host kayakers and canoeists left all others in their wake as they made a clean sweep of the six gold medals in competition early yesterday.The men's 1,000 meters singles kayak was the first event in the greenish waters at the Jatiluhur...
Mon, 13 Oct 1997
Govt snubs call for national repentance
Govt snubs call for national repentance SEMARANG (JP): Minister of Religious Affairs Tarmizi Taher has thrown a wet blanket over a call for "nationwide repentance" made recently by Moslem leaders concerned by a spate of disasters hitting the country, saying the issue has been politicized.
Mon, 13 Oct 1997
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Graphic Art Exhibition: by Marida Nasution, at the Galeri Cipta II, Taman Ismail Marzuki Arts Center, Jl. Cikini Raya 73, Central Jakarta, at 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., until Oct. 16. * Painting Exhibition: Van Der Sterren from New Zealand, at Galeri Linggar, Jl.
Mon, 13 Oct 1997
Accident caused by drunk driver
Accident caused by drunk driver DILI, East Timor: Provincial police chief Col. Atok Rismanto said the driver of the truck that plunged into a ravine in Ermera last Tuesday was allegedly under the influence of alcohol.Antara quoted Rismanto as saying that the truck's brake was also faulty.
Mon, 13 Oct 1997
Four people stabbed to death in Jakarta
Four people stabbed to death in Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): Four men were stabbed to death in separate incidents in the city and surrounding areas Saturday night while Jakartans were celebrating friendship and goodwill with the opening of the 19th SEA Games.
Mon, 13 Oct 1997
Armin spends as much time on water as on land
Armin spends as much time on water as on land JAKARTA (JP): Growing up in a fishing neighborhood, Armin, the single kayak 1,000 meters gold medal winner, spent as much time on the water as on land."I knew how to row a boat before I was nine years old," he said with his trademark shy smile.
Mon, 13 Oct 1997
Officer dismissed over Ecstasy
Officer dismissed over Ecstasy UJUNGPANDANG, S. Sulawesi: The Ujungpandang military tribunal dismissed Capt. Leonardo Uiyana from the police force and sentenced him to two years and three months imprisonment for abusing and trafficking Ecstasy pills.
Mon, 13 Oct 1997
Malaysian King calls for academic cooperation
Malaysian King calls for academic cooperation SEMARANG (JP): Visiting Malaysian King Ja'afar Abdul Rahman expressed hope Saturday that his country and Indonesia could further enhance cooperation in the academic field.
Mon, 13 Oct 1997
Tutut spikes volleyball dump
Tutut spikes volleyball dump JAKARTA (JP): Ever since Jakarta Governor Sutyoso lashed out at the state of the karate hall, it seems no venue is safe from criticism.The latest to be slammed is the indoor volleyball center at Istora Senayan.
Mon, 13 Oct 1997
Wynne left cold by bashful beau
Wynne left cold by bashful beau JAKARTA (JP): When a player wins, she expects congratulations from her family and friends and especially from her boyfriend.But love moves in mysterious ways and it was a case of no such luck yesterday for Indonesia's first tennis singles player, Wynne Prakusya.
Mon, 13 Oct 1997
TV today
TV todayTVRI 10:00 a.m. Live Reports: Gelanggang Sea Games XIX 1:00 p.m. Music 2:00 News: Berita 14 2:30 Live Reports: Gelanggang Sea Games XIX 3:35 Belief in God The Almighty 4:00 Regional News 4:30 Health Program: Kesehatan Mata 5:00 Indonesian Lessons 5:25 Variety Show: Music City Today 5:30...
Mon, 13 Oct 1997
Thai swimming team reigns in the pool
Thai swimming team reigns in the poolBy Sylvia Gratia Miranda JAKARTA (JP): Thailand swam away with four gold medals on the opening day of the swimming competition at the Senayan Swimming Stadium.First places came in the 200 meters women backstroke, 400 meters men's individual medley, and 4x200...
Mon, 13 Oct 1997
One chignon short of a costume
One chignon short of a costume JAKARTA (JP): A last-minute call of nature caused by opening ceremony nerves left one of the high school dancers humiliated and almost cost her dear.Rina, performing the Gebyar Nusantara dance, was worried she would not be able to last until after the performance so...
Mon, 13 Oct 1997
Drought-hit Jayawijaya gets more relief offers
Drought-hit Jayawijaya gets more relief offers JAKARTA (JP): The drought-hit Jayawijaya regency in Indonesia's easternmost province is to get more help as the embassies of Japan and the United States here have offered to send relief, Antara reported.Regent J.B.
Mon, 13 Oct 1997
Tax payers
Tax payers Director General of Tax Fuad Bawazier has stated that there are still many informal sectors, such as food stalls, which have not been made subject to taxation even though their turnover can reach trillions of rupiah.
Mon, 13 Oct 1997
Below par RI continues its winning run
Below par RI continues its winning runBy Budiman Moerdijat JAKARTA (JP): Although Indonesia's soccer team won by two goals to nil in yesterday's match against the Philippines at the Senayan stadium, the performance was nothing like as good as Thursday's 4-0 crushing of Malaysia.
Mon, 13 Oct 1997
SEA Games Medals' Tally
SEA Games Medals' Tally Medal's tally as at 21.20 last night Gold Silver Bronze--------------------------------Indonesia 16 5 10Thailand 6 6 10Philippines 4 6 6Singapore 4 1 2Vietnam 2 2 4Malaysia 1 5 3Myanmar 0 6 0Laos 0 0 3Cambodia 0 0 1Brunei 0 0 0 Total 33 31 39 Some events gave two bronzes,...
Mon, 13 Oct 1997
Can human rights be guaranteed with decree?
Can human rights be guaranteed with decree?By Vedi R. Hadiz JAKARTA (JP): An interesting debate has ensued recently, prompted by the formulation of a document by the National Defense and Security Council (Wanhankamnas), about whether our People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) should produce a decree...
Mon, 13 Oct 1997
Local newcomer outpoints Asian champion
Local newcomer outpoints Asian championBy Johannes K. Simbolon JAKARTA (JP): Little-known Indonesian light welterweight Meckson Barataman had local fans on their feet yesterday after upsetting Asian boxing champion Reynaldo Galigo of the Philippines in five scintillating rounds.
Mon, 13 Oct 1997
Nature project raises Rp 203m
Nature project raises Rp 203m JAKARTA (JP): The Back to Nature Project, sponsored by the Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza Jakarta, has raised funds of Rp 203.79 million, almost double its target of Rp 100 million, hotel spokeswoman Chandrawati A. Hadisumarto said over the weekend.
Mon, 13 Oct 1997
Three robbers caught in Tangerang
Three robbers caught in Tangerang TANGERANG (JP): Police arrested three men Saturday for allegedly stealing a cash box containing Rp 50,000 (US$14.70) from a motorcycle showroom in Tangerang.Tangerang police chief Lt. Col.
Mon, 13 Oct 1997
100 hotel rooms gutted by fire
100 hotel rooms gutted by fire DENPASAR, Bali: At least 100 rooms of four hotels and five cottages packed tightly together at the tourist resort Kuta Beach, were razed by fire Saturday.No casualties were reported, but financial losses could reach billions of rupiah, Antara said.
Mon, 13 Oct 1997
Indonesian cyclists romp home with 1st two golds
Indonesian cyclists romp home with 1st two golds JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia set off on the right track in the 19th SEA Games by claiming the first two golds in cycling.Tonton Susanto sped to victory in the men's cycling 40km Individual Time Trial (ITT) in 54:26.40 on the Jakarta-Cikampek toll road.
Mon, 13 Oct 1997
Rating cut sends negative signal on share trading
Rating cut sends negative signal on share trading JAKARTA (JP): Share prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) will likely lose footing this week after a slight recovery in the previous week.Securities analysts said Standard and Poor's decision to lower on Saturday Indonesia's long-term foreign...
Mon, 13 Oct 1997
One-day tourney at Pondok Indah
One-day tourney at Pondok Indah JAKARTA (JP): After days of hustle and bustle, Sunday is the day for relaxation. And at Pondok Indah Golf and Country Club a field of about 170 top executives yesterday competed in a round of golf organized by the Indonesian French Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Mon, 13 Oct 1997
Foreign hotel chains must set up local subsidiaries
Foreign hotel chains must set up local subsidiaries JAKARTA (JP): The government has warned 28 foreign hotel chains operating in Indonesia to establish local subsidiaries soon if they want to continue their operations in the country.
Mon, 13 Oct 1997
Speculators
SpeculatorsFrom Bisnis IndonesiaA plunge in the rupiah's exchange rate against the U.S. dollar and the government's tight money policy following it have started to cause economic trouble to both the government itself and the private sector.Many projects have been canceled and some rescheduled.
Mon, 13 Oct 1997
Turning to IMF is both right and a right
Turning to IMF is both right and a right Before the government announced its decision to turn to the International Monetary Fund for help, economist Kwik Kian Gie had already made the same suggestion in an article in this newspaper.
Mon, 13 Oct 1997
Southeast Asia's currency crisis
Southeast Asia's currency crisis The crisis that began with the problems of the Thai baht has enveloped several other Southeast Asian economies, notably Malaysia's.The state of its stock and currency markets has regional implications as well.
Mon, 13 Oct 1997
Is discipline possible?
Is discipline possible? The national discipline campaign started more than two years ago but nothing has significantly changed. When President Soeharto launched the first national discipline movement in 1995, he asked the nation to reinvigorate and renew the spirit of nationalism by using Bahasa...
Mon, 13 Oct 1997
Australian Ray White opens five outlets in Indonesia
Australian Ray White opens five outlets in Indonesia JAKARTA (JP): Australian-based property broker, Ray White Real Estate, has opened five outlets here under its local name, Ray White Indonesia (RWI).RWI's chief executive Johann B.
Mon, 13 Oct 1997
SE Asia can overcome currency gloom: Downer
SE Asia can overcome currency gloom: Downer MANILA, Philippines (AP): Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer said Saturday he was optimistic that the basic strength of Southeast Asian economies would allow them to weather the currency crisis sweeping the region.
Mon, 13 Oct 1997
ASEAN review free-trade progress
ASEAN review free-trade progress KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Faced with new challenges posed by an unprecedented financial crisis, Southeast Asian ministers meet this week to review progress towards realizing a free-trade area early next century.
Mon, 13 Oct 1997
Local lifters beat their opponents for four golds
Local lifters beat their opponents for four goldsBy Christiany Tumelap JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia muscled its way past main rivals Thailand and the Philippines to pocket four gold medals in weight lifting yesterday.
Mon, 13 Oct 1997
Fire razes former police chief's house
Fire razes former police chief's house JAKARTA (JP): A fire gutted a house belonging to former National Police chief Gen. (ret). Banurusman Astrosemitro on Jl. Blok I in the Bukit Sarua Indah housing complex, Ciputat, South Jakarta Saturday. No fatalities were reported.
Mon, 13 Oct 1997
Regional money markets brace for eventful week
Regional money markets brace for eventful week SINGAPORE (AFP): Southeast Asia's financial markets will focus on key economic reform measures to be announced this week in Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia that could hasten the pace of recovery of regional currencies emerging from their lowest ebbs,...
Mon, 13 Oct 1997
Indonesia faces top Thai squad for women's tennis gold
Indonesia faces top Thai squad for women's tennis gold JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia whitewashed the Philippines yesterday in the women's tennis team event to reach a final showdown with top seeded Thailand.Second singles Wukirasih Sawondari defeated Maricris Fernandes 6-1, 6-3 to put the host team ahead...
Mon, 13 Oct 1997
Marginalization of the poor
Marginalization of the poorFrom Berita YudhaJuwono Sudarsono once said that in the context of globalizing production and finance and investments, there is a tendency to concentrate wealth among a small number of people. It happens everywhere.
Mon, 13 Oct 1997
Relatives take bodies of alleged robbers by force
Relatives take bodies of alleged robbers by force JAKARTA (JP): Relatives of two alleged taxi robbers who were shot and killed by police on Thursday have taken the two bodies by force from Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital's morgue.
Mon, 13 Oct 1997
Arief Budiman pursues lonely intellectual road
Arief Budiman pursues lonely intellectual roadBy Dewi Anggraeni MELBOURNE (JP): Forty turbulent years after Indonesian was first taught at the University of Melbourne, a native Indonesian scholar and academic was appointed last year to chair the Indonesian Studies Program.
Mon, 13 Oct 1997
Happy vendor cashing in
Happy vendor cashing in JAKARTA (JP): A Central Java drinks seller has disproved the theory that only orang besar (important people) are making a killing out of the SEA Games.Chaidir Rachman, 25. who wonders around the Senayan sports complex selling a famous brand of bottled tea, says he is making...
Mon, 13 Oct 1997
Shaman socks it to nervy Sulistyo
Shaman socks it to nervy Sulistyo JAKARTA (JP): There are so many ways to build confidence before playing a match. One of Indonesia's male tennis players, Sulistyo Wibowo, is convinced that if he wears different colored socks, he will win his opening match today.
Mon, 13 Oct 1997
ABRI wants asylum seekers from Austrian embassy
ABRI wants asylum seekers from Austrian embassy JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Armed Forces asked the Austrian embassy here Saturday to hand over an East Timorese couple who jumped into the mission compound last month, saying they were terrorists wanted for committing crimes.
Mon, 13 Oct 1997
Satellite images show more hot spots
Satellite images show more hot spots JAKARTA (JP): Satellite images showed yesterday an overnight increase in the number of fires, or hot spots, in Kalimantan, Sumatra and Java, according to the Environmental Impact and Management Agency.
Mon, 13 Oct 1997
Thai women spikers win their first game
Thai women spikers win their first game JAKARTA (JP): Thailand's women's indoor volleyballers barely broke sweat yesterday to beat the Philippines in straight sets.The gold medalist from the last Games found the Philippines' a complete walkover at the start, even though the latter had won the...
Mon, 13 Oct 1997
RI off to flying start at Games
RI off to flying start at Games JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia struck most of the gold medals on offer on the first official day of competition in the 19th Southeast Asian Games yesterday, producing a clean sweep in three sports but failing to make a splash in the pool.
Mon, 13 Oct 1997
Students check out educational expo on U.S. universities
Students check out educational expo on U.S. universities JAKARTA (JP): In the midst of the local currency crisis, dozens of senior high school students flocked to a one-day education fair Saturday which was held to attract Indonesians to earn undergraduate degrees (S1) at an American college or...